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VU52 WLH

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,507 mi
Last recorded93,507 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,507 miles

condition of body work

Pass 14 Nov 2011 80,001 miles

condition of rear axle bushes

condition of rear discs

damaged to nearside rear vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2010 68,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condition of offside front seatbelt

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,837 miles

condition of offside front seatbelt

Fail 13 Nov 2009 55,714 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

condition of rear axle bushes

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,714 miles

condition of rear axle bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2008 54,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 48,443 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,420 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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VU52 WLH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 WLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VU52 WLH?

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What year was VU52 WLH registered?

VU52 WLH is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2002.

Is VU52 WLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 WLH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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